I pedaled my bike at a slower pace than his. His hat was on backwards and his white tank top revealed the muscles of a man who worked out a lot. It was a hot July afternoon in the…
High Maintenance
You know when you realize something needs to be done but you really don’t want to do it? That’s how I feel when I have to tackle something like cleaning out my closet. I love cleaning the rooms everyone…
T@!$#%&* Is A Bad Word
I stood in line at the fast-food restaurant, waiting for the people in front of me to finish ordering. Absentmindedly, I looked at my phone, scrolling through Facebook and Instagram, when my ear caught the conversation of a few…
Transformation: Little By Little
It’s a scorching 106 degrees in Temecula, California. My good friend, Adriana, and I have this ambition to run the Spartan Beast. It’s a 13+ mile course with 30+ obstacles and this one is in the California desert where there…
Transition Year
I walked around the room, skimming the narratives (stories) of my fifth graders. Do you know how hard it is to teach writing to ten year olds? As I picked up each paper to look it over, each student looked…
What’s In A Name?
What’s in a name? That’s not just a question posed by a Shakespearean character in a timeless play. I mean, think about it. There’s a reason you don’t see too many kids named Adolph or Napolean, right? Names are what…
Motherhood Trials: The Little Things
I sat on my kitchen counter feeling overwhelmed and unsure of my next move. I just finished telling my husband about my conversation with Weston’s teacher. Weston is my middle son. He is thirteen and he is small for his…
Friendship: Faithful Wounds
Friendship. Growing up, I laughed a lot. I still do, but it’s different. I was sarcastic and I made fun of my friends. I didn’t mean anything by it. I think I was just awkward and didn’t know how…
Motherhood: The Mommy Rut
I walked through the door on a Tuesday afternoon. I just picked up the boys from school. The overwhelming feeling in my chest turned to anxiety as I thought about our evening schedule. One needed to be picked up from…
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